Animal Health Body says Vaccines Needed to Protect Humans and Trade
Vaccinating animals more widely could help stop the spread of deadly diseases, protect public health and keep global trade flowing, the head of the World Organisation for Animal Health said as bird flu disrupts Brazilian poultry exports.
Brazil, the world's top poultry exporter, confirmed its first-ever outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, in domestic birds last week, prompting export bans from several countries.
While most countries rely on culling policies and movement restrictions, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)...
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